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If you keep up with decorating trends then you know that retro is back in a big way. People are snapping antiques the way they used to buy modern pieces of art. This trend is great for you and your budget, because retro is so affordable. If you want to add your personal touch to a room of retro-looking, which makes it very hard time on your own is a great way to do it. The best part is that it is incredibly easy and cheap!

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First step: go shopping

Here is a list of what you need.

1. Record. You can buy one for a dollar at any thrift store. Make sure it is an LP and not 45. The holes 45 are too big for the room clock!

2. craft glue. My favorite is Mod Podge Gloss. It lasts forever and can be used for several projects, including the present.

3. An Exacto knife like craft. You can get one for about four or five dollars and they are great for precision cutting of sensitive paper. I use mine all the time for multiple projects.

4. A small brush with a tip no larger than your little finger. You can get a package at any dollar store.

5. A spray lacquer like Minwax or Rust-Oleum.

6. Kit 3 / 8 inch clock. You want the kit with mechanical parts, clock hands and numbers.

7. An electric drill and

8. A small block of wood.

9. One AA battery.

10. Vintage magazine. You can get one for a dollar or two from an antique store. Vintage Ads make great decoration for. To get an idea of what I mean, click here.

Step Two: Create your collage

The bonding of the vinyl part of your clock is what will create a unique look for your watch. If you prefer to let the clock-is, skip this step. Start by cutting the pieces you want to use with your cutter. Cut into pieces a little larger and cut smaller pieces more complex. It will be easier to cover the entire clock.

Once you have all your pieces cut, arrange them on the clock, without glue. Then paste each sheet of paper and using a thin layer of glue without attaching to the clock. The less you use, the better. You can always add more later. Decoupaging is a creative process and you may change your mind about how you want things in layers. It is easier to undo a mistake if you do not have much glue. You'll also want to arrange the pieces so that the label of the record shows yet. You can always go back with your Exacto knife and cut the trailing edges of the paper cover label. Once you have your collage as you wish, take small amounts of Mod Podge glue and attach to the recording on the edges. Again, when it comes to glue, less is more!

Third step: add the finishing touch

If you want to use the figures supplied with the clock, the time has come to be attached. Stamp the back of each issue with a small amount of Mod Podge and place around the dial of the clock. Cover each number with a small amount of glue as well.

Are there any pieces collage that is not flat? Cover the edges with DAB glue. Once you're done, all glue dry for one hour, then use of aerosol spray to cover the entire dial. You'll want to do this outside because it can be a little messy and smelly. The spray paint will clock gloss, make sure the numbers do not fall and will also protect the delicate paper that you use.

Fourth step: install parts of the clock

The only thing it's still annoying to use such registers is that the hole is almost the right size to itself. Unfortunately, unless you have an unusually clock kit companies, it will not work on itself. What yo.